Deep divisions complicate global environment meeting

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Representatives from 60 nations will meet in Beijing, China, to hold talks and settle their differences regarding the Global Environment Facility (GEF). During the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, the GEF was designated as the body responsible for funding projects on biodiversity and climate change. Rich and poor countries, however, are divided over the GEF decision process, with the former calling for a voting system based on financial contribution and the latter demanding for parity in voting power. The US and European countries are also at odds over the manner of payment for GEF.

Finance, International aspects, Biological diversity conservation, Biodiversity conservation, Environmental protection

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Out of sight, out of mind?

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the suitability of Yucca Mountain, NV, for use as a spent nuclear fuel and nuclear waste repository. The volcanic activity of the area and the project's risk management research are discussed.

Risk management, Reactor fuel reprocessing, Fuel reprocessing (Nuclear reactors), Yucca Mountain (Nevada)

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Bush's climate plan 'nothing new'

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The article describes about the new framework for international efforts to confront climate change proposed by the U.S. President George W. Bush, that is facing a lot of controversies.

United States, Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government domestic functions, Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Bush, George W., Climatic changes, Climate change

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